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If cities are the result of endless small-scale, everyday interventions, what we end up with is not just a collection of gadgets, but rather part of the machinery that makes up the system that we recognize as the city. By taking ownership of that machinery, we take ownership of that system. Join us today for a bird’s-eye view of the maker movement. Participants will get the chance to look back at the last eight days of making at the Lab while also taking a global look at how people are building around the world.

26 Tue

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28 Thu

Cities should be for everyone. By identifying how well-functioning neighborhoods address the needs of children, an aging population, and people with disabilities, we will explore both absurd and very practical visions for urban life.

29 Fri

Space for car parking is a limited resource in the city, and there is an urgent need for new solutions. What is the future of parking with the imminent rise of electric cars? What new problems do electric cars add to the parking dilemma? This day will be devoted to analyzing how we can be part of the solution.

30 Sat

There are many ways, both big and small, to change your city. Strong leadership, self-organization, and using the potential of technology and social media can all result in positive and meaningful change. Learn about successful examples of city transformation in Berlin and elsewhere and about important urban changes happening in the city right now that you can contribute to.